The Department of Homeland Security’s report on the facilities
housing the recent flood of “unaccompanied alien children” (UAC) from
Central America describes conditions where diseases such as tuberculosis
(TB) and scabies are spreading, and staff are being exposed to human
waste.
The report lists off the types of diseases that are becoming prevalent in the facilities and that are requiring treatment. They include
“respiratory illnesses, chicken pox, tuberculosis, and scabies.” These
diseases have also spread to several DHS employees working at the
locations, the report states. (RELATED: Scabies Outbreak At US Border)
The report also includes notes that these facilities are now in
unsanitary condition due to “UAC and family unit illnesses and
unfamiliarity with bathroom facilities” and these conditions have
resulted in staff members and migrants being exposed to human waste. http://dailycaller.com/2014/07/31/dhs-report-tuberculosis-and-scabies-spreading-in-migrant-holding-facilities/